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Sat Jun 4, 2016, 06:17 PM Jun 2016

Donald Trump in San Jose: Police chief says there weren't enough officers at the rally

SAN JOSE --Police Eddie Garcia acknowledged his department did not have enough officers to control the violence at Thursday night's Donald Trump rally in downtown.

There was a little more than 250 police officers, many in riot gear, in and around the convention center, including from neighboring cities such as Campbell, Palo Alto, Milpitas and Gilroy, and also the CHP.

"Obviously in hindsight it wasn't enough," Garcia said at a Friday afternoon news conference at police headquarters.

About 400 protesters showed up outside of the convention center and some of them clashed with Trump supporters leaving the rally. Several videos show Trump supporters being punched, egged and kicked. Four people were arrested and Garcia indicated that after viewing videos, more arrests could occur.

full: http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_29974258/san-jose-fights-assault-police-officer-follow-trump

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